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What could be…
This slowing down, changing the way we interact with the world, with each other. We are all thinking about it. Are you getting things done at home that have been waiting for your attention? Pile of ironing…done. Papers to file…done. Clean the closets…done. Read that...
Masks…what day is it anyway?
So, I missed writing last week. It is really hard to know what day it is. I lost track. This week I have been making masks for family members in the medical field. It took a lot of research to find what might be an effective mask. Viruses are so small they can wiggle...
SCI-Fi-LIVE
Here we are, somewhere in the future… already. The world as we knew it has morphed. Where two or three are gathered together…is not recommended. Wash your hands for 20-30 seconds with SOAP. Better than antibacterial sanitizer which must be 60% alcohol, read the...
#Maker Faire SA -March 21, 11-3
This month, on Saturday, March 21st, I will be at the Maker Faire SA at the Central Library, 600 Soledad, San Antonio, TX. I will be “Sewing In Public” (SIP) with you. We will begin a new community quilt made from scraps and strips with no plan in mind. It's called...
What’s Your Story?
Everybody has a story …or two. IMHO, it’s the listening part of storytelling that is the most healing. Being heard is what we all require. We can say, “Yes, you are beside me and I hear you.” I first became aware of this in a conscious way just before my...
Losing Friends
It seems that many of my human friends are losing their four-legged friends lately. In addition to puppy and dog portraits, I am doing memorial images. We are so grateful for their unconditional love and miss it so. The portraits are started by studying photographs of...
Mimi has written an awesome book. I learned about kudzu! Interesting characters, excellent language reflecting time and place, sharp sentences. Wish I had been as smart as Mattie, the main character, when I was younger! My heart was truly invested through the entire story. Thank you, Mimi for your hard work to bring this to us!
This amazing embroidery from Peru is getting a backing and rod pocket so it can be hung on the wall. Wavy edges have determined that I stitch by hand to “ease” the bulk. I LOVE handwork! My new direction?
Light and color theory from the kitchen. CMYK ya’ll !!!
Cosy “factory” happening. Warhol ain’t got nuthin on this factory.
Dancing with scissors… thank you Enya.
Eight new pre-approved fabric prints added. Waiting approval to start sewing! Red fabric is Bella Solids Scarlet from #fatquartershop in Austin. Thank you Kimberly!
First design mock up with edits! Awaiting new fabrics. Creation is hard work for a five year old? Big decisions! So impressed with his participation. Yay Mom!!!
Obviously cannot follow directions! Pattern was just not enough! Happy 5th birthday Hazel, my little mermaid. This will be in the mail tomorrow so you can cook with your Dad.
Next project.
He LOVES red. Choosing which way to make it. Age 5 is a great age to get a quilt made!
These two matching quilts were delivered this week. Made from the Mother’s shirts for family keepsakes. Quilted by Joanna at Kustom Quilts. So meaningful!
Finished the pocket today. Hooray!
Working on a pocket for the back of a needlepoint pillow started by my maternal grandmother to document it. Inspired by All That She Carried by Tiya Miles.
Their Mother’s shirts becoming two memory quilts.
Gato insists on helping prepare T-shirts for a quilt. He’s holding down the scraps.
Quilt delivered!
Memories of his rowing crew days. So large we can’t get it in one photo!!!
Week 8 #coloricombo #coloricombo2022 #estemacleodclass
Week 6 #coloricombo #coloricombo2022 #estemacleodclass #catching up #hearts
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Anniversary quilt.